Series 2 — Two Greedy Italians

: In the Alps, they examine the Lombard skill of "arranging" or "making do". This involves hunting and foraging to create complex meals from limited mountain resources, a testament to Italian culinary resilience.

: In Lazio, they look at the evolving role of the Italian man, from traditional pasta-eating competitions to the modern kitchen. Iconic Dishes from the Series Two Greedy Italians Series 2

The series and its accompanying cookbook, , emphasize Carluccio’s "MOF-MOF" philosophy: M inimum o f f uss, m aximum o f f lavour. : In the Alps, they examine the Lombard

: In the first episode, the duo visits Calabria to investigate the idolization of children and the decline of the large Italian family. They explore how childhood food has shifted from the "sweet shop" of the countryside to more modern, often lonelier habits. Iconic Dishes from the Series The series and

: Hearty buckwheat pasta with potatoes and Swiss chard from the mountain regions.

: A simple, rustic potato and cabbage bake that highlights the "poor man's food" (la cucina povera).